***AJ***
I was walking along the beach, trying to figure out what I was going to say to Maggie, I knew she was engaged, but I needed her, I realized when I saw her again, I couldnt live without her, and if she was over me, I would just have to try and be her best friend again. As I walked down the beach, I noticed two figures standing there, then to my shock, I saw the guy throw a punch, "YOU COMING BACK WITH ME YOU STUPID BITCH .... THAT WILL TEACH YOU TO LEAVE ME" the guy screamed, I maybe a drunk asshole, but wasnt about to watch a guy beat his girlfriend up, even I knew better then that, forgetting about Maggie for the moment, I run towards the two figures, thats when I realized it WAS Maggie and that must be her fiance, I stood there shocked, unable to belive someone would actually hit thier fiance, but Maggie, how could anyone hit Maggie, she was probably one of the nicest people in the world,
"WHAT THE HELL YOU DOING" I screamed, as I watched him throw another punch, "GET AWAY ASSHOLE" he warned, I could smell the alchol, she fell hard to the floor, I ran to her side, and knelt beside her, "Maggie" I whispered wiping away the blood that trickled down her face,
"Who are you" I heard a guy demand from behind me, I got up and spun around, I looked him in the eyes, "i should ask you the same question" I said as calmly as possible,
"Her fiance' you ass" He murmered, I couldn't take it anymore, I just threw one punch, sending him flying, I couldn't help it, I just started hitting him till he couldnt move anymore,
"EVER COME NEAR HER AGAIN, AND I SWEAR I WILL KILL YOU" I shouted at him, every inch of my body tensing, then I turned and ran back to Maggie, "Mags .... mags" I cried gently slapping her to try and wake her up, but she was out cold. I picked her up and ran to the car passing Kev and the group,
***NICK***
I followed her into the crowd of people, "Maggie" I shouted but she didnt hear me, the music was so loud, then I heard AJ on the speakers and smiled, I watched Maggies face brighten up when she saw AJ, but within seconds the smile had dissapeared and so had she, AJ jumped off the stage and chased her, I decided to go find the group and give the two sometime alone.
A few hours later, we were just sitting on the beach, admiring the view, when I noticed a figure running past us, I looked up and saw AJ running with a girl in his arms,
"Bone" I shouted as I jumped up and ran to him, the rest of the group following, I noticed that he was crying, "hostpital" was all he could say, we helped him and headed to the General Tampa Hospital.
"SOMEONE PLEASE HELP US" Aj shouted as we ran into the emergency room at General Tampa Hospital, a doctor and some nurses came running. "What happened" Dr. Johnson asked, as they lay Maggie down on a bed, and started wheeling her into the E.R,
"her fiance ...." AJ whispered, then took a deep breath, "beat her up" he said, the doctor looked concerned, but didnt say anything,
"I'm sorry .... wait here, we'll let ya know what's going on" he said then disapeared behind the doors. I had come with AJ to the hospital, while the others had followed in thier cars, now we were sitting in the waiting room, waiting for the rest of the gang to get their. I watched as AJ paced up and down, I tried to ask him what was going on, but he wouldnt tell me.
"Hey you guys, whats going on?" Brian asked running into the waiting room. I looked at Bri with relief and we all starred at AJ, waiting for an explanation.
"Bone buddy.... what happened?" Howie asked walking up to his friend with concern on his face, AJ looked up at us and you could see tears in his eyes, he just looked away before punching the wall "THAT ASSHOLE" he shouted, we all jumped back in surprise, as AJ fell to the floor and started crying. In all the time I had known him, I only saw him cry twice, When Maggie had moved without telling him or saying good-bye and when his gran had passed away. "Bone, whats going on?" Kevin asked, walking up to his best freind, and kneeling on the floor beside him, trying to comfort AJ, "he hit her man .... how can he just hit her like that?" AJ asked, the tears now streaming down his face.
"Mr. Mclean" The nurse said, AJ and Kev jumped up and everyone walked towards the nurse, she smiled sweetly at all of them, "your friend is out of the theater, they've placed her in ICU, you can go visit her, just 2 at a time," she said sternly, "is she going to be okay, why is she in ICU" AJ asked, his face turning white as a sheet, "I'm not at liberty to discuss this with you, the doctor will be by shortly, and will be more then happy to answer some questions for you" she said, calmly, "thanks" Kevin said as they all watched AJ.
***AJ***
I stood there as she told me they had put Maggie into the ICU ward, why did she have to go to ICU, I didnt think it was that bad, I wanted to cry .... scream .... hit something .... anything .... just get this pain away, I couldnt stand the thought of loosing her, not again, I sighed and wipped away the tears in my eyes,
"Can one of you just phone her parents, and my mom" I asked looking at the gang,
"Sure man" Howie answered as he pat me lightly on the back, "I ..... I just need some time with her alone" I whispered, the guys just nodded knowing and understanding where I was coming from.
I entered into her room, and froze, Maggie .... my Maggie lay there on the bed, she looked like a sleeping Angel, well she would of, if it wasnt for the bruises on her face, and the beeping machines all around her, I grabbed a chair and sat down next to her, not really knowing what to do or say, the whole scene flashing in my mind, how could she stay with that jerk, she deserved better, she deserved somone who adored her ... someone who would stand up for her .... someone who treated her like a queen, why would she settle for anyless? I kept thinking to myself,
"Mr. Mclean" the doctor whispered from the doorway,
"could I speak to you for a minute" he asked seriously,
"uh sure" I responded then got up to follow him,
"Miss James ... has serious problems, I need to see her parents" he replied, trying to be proffessional and not get involved; though somtimes it was really hard to stay proffessional, especially in a case like this, she was so young and had so much to live for.
"my friends phoned her parents, they should be here soon, just tell me" I pleaded with him, I had to know what was wrong with my angel. "she has suffered brain injury and got a few broken ribs ... the brian injury is not neccessarily from tonight, but could be from constintally hitting her head," he said, I stood there stunned, this wasnt the first time, "and the worst part is ...." Dr. Johnson stopped, not really sure how to carry on, he took a deep breath, and I could see him fighting back the tears, my heart started racing, what was he going to say, it had to be pretty bad if the doctor was fighting back his own tears.
"she lost the baby" he whispered, I stood there absolutely stunned, "baby?" I asked him confused, "yeah, she was 6 months pregnant" he finished, I didnt know what to say, I couldnt belive it, how could I have not noticed, was I really that self absorbed, I thought to myself, thats when I realized the guys were right, I did have a drinking and drug problem, I thanked the doctor, and slowly walked over to the bed, I starred at her fragile form, and my heart broke when I thought about how we could tell her that she lost her baby.
I picked her hand up in mine and kissed it gently, "Maggie baby .... please wake up" I begged, the tears pouring from my eyes, "Baby, if you make it through this I promise I will get help," I whispered, but didnt notice my mom and the guys standing by the door, my mom had her own tears running down her face, the thought of her son finally realizing that he had a problem lifted a huge weight off her chest, Maggie sure was their Guardian Angel, now all they had to do was pray she would make it, because everyone knew, if AJ had to lose her again, he would totally go overboard.
I kissed her cheack and started singing a song I had been listening to alot:
This time, This place
Misused, Mistakes
Too long, Too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance,
Just one breath,
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know,
You know, you know
That I love you,
I have loved you all along,
And I miss you,
Been away for far to long,
I keep dreaming you'll be with me,
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I dont see you anymore
On my knees, i'll ask
last chance, for one last dance,
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
all of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all.
I'd give for us,
Give anything, but I wont give up,
'Cause you know,
you know, you know
That I love you,
I have loved you all along,
And I miss you,
Been away for far to long,
I keep dreaming you'll be with me,
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I dont see you anymore
So far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know
I wanted
I wanted to say
'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far to long
So keep breathing
'Cause i'm not leaving
hold on to me and
never let me go
***far away by Nickelback***
Author's Chapter Notes:
hey everyone, here is the next chapter, hope you all enjoy and remember please read and reveiw I love hearing what you think of my story. I forgot to give credits for the song in Chapter 5 Memories, it is "Memories" by backstreet boys
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